"spaza" meaning in All languages combined

See spaza on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈspɑːzə/ Forms: spazas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spaza (plural spazas)
  1. (South Africa) An informal trading post or convenience store found in townships and remote areas. Tags: South-Africa
    Sense id: en-spaza-en-noun-FF3D3W2E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English

Inflected forms

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